Gone are the days when any woman, or man for that matter, over the age of fifty, would be
considered radical should they wear anything other than twinsets and beige suits,
respectively.
These days, your age really is only a number, and, as such, you owe it to yourself and older
adults everywhere to maximize on this fabulous phase of your life.
With this in mind, here is how to achieve glamor, grace, and good fun for those over 70.
Start Saying ‘Yes’ More!
The innocence and excitement of childhood often wanes over time and can be unknowingly
replaced with cynicism, and although a certain level of wisdom can be incredibly helpful as
you navigate through life, you do not want to close yourself off to potentially fruitful
opportunities.
A simple exercise to practice moving forward is to promise yourself that the next time you
are asked on a social outing or encouraged to join a new evening class, instead of
automatically saying no, break out of your comfort zone and say yes!
Learn How to Meditate
There are a whole host of advantages, both for your mental and physical health, to learning
even the most basic of Yoga poses and meditative practices. What is more, meditation is
also a great way of relieving stress and easing your facial muscles.
You could even look into local meditation classes in your neighborhood, which would
combine this new ‘Zen-like’ attitude to your daily life with the prospect of making new friends.
Contrary to the incorrect association between nursing and care homes and old age fashion,
respected and prestigious care homes, such as Morris Care, hold a jam-packed schedule in
terms of activities and classes, consisting of everything from gardening to meditation.
Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself
Pressure is one of those intangible elements of modern life, and even though there is a
certain expectation that as you age, wisdom and experience mean you will naturally feel less
pressure, this is often not the case.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to teach yourself to ease off from applying the pressure,
including the following:
. Make sure that commitments you have had for a long time are still what you want
. Think realistically when it comes to tasks
. Embrace the simple fact that nobody is perfect
. Allow yourself to release frustration, anger, and sadness without guilt
Realize Your Passion in Life
In order to be the best possible version of yourself, both in terms of the glamorous and
vivacious fashion trends you embrace on the outside and how you empathize and interact
with other people, you need a passion.
Now, even if you fulfilled your childhood dream career and enjoyed or are still enjoying a
happy and loving marriage, you still need a personal passion to help motivate you every
single day.
Perhaps you are a huge animal lover and therefore would like to raise money for local
animal charities. Pursuing your passion is a brilliant way of maximizing your potential as an older adult.
